Muon Space
Space Systems
OpticalTestEngineerII
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“Optical Test Engineer II at Muon Space. Skills: Optical testing, Environmental testing, Instrument characterization, Data analysis. Drive optical component test efforts. Drive optomechanical component test efforts”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Data analysis
Access to export controlled information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience, Demonstrated experience with imaging systems, Demonstrated experience with infrared remote sensing instruments, Basic software skills in Python or C++, Experience with precision optical and mechanical metrology equipment, Experience with root cause analysis, Experience performing rigorous data analysis, Experience with post-processing, Experience with test report generation
Nice to Have
Proficiency in CAD, SolidWorks preferred, Experience assembling moving mechanism assemblies, Experience characterizing moving mechanism assemblies, Exposure to design of optical components, Exposure to design of optical systems, Exposure to analysis of optical components, Exposure to analysis of optical systems, Experience working in cleanroom environments, Experience designing test campaigns, Experience developing ground support equipment, Experience integrating complex electro-optical systems
What You'll Do.
Drive optical component test efforts
Drive optomechanical component test efforts
Drive moving mechanism component test efforts
Drive optical subsystem test efforts
Drive optomechanical subsystem test efforts
Drive moving mechanism subsystem test efforts
Define test standards
Create test procedures
Generate test reports
Conduct functional testing
Conduct performance testing
Conduct environmental testing
Conduct vibration testing
Conduct thermal-vacuum testing
Conduct thermal stress testing
Develop ground support equipment
Operate ground support equipment
Facilitate instrument-level characterization
Facilitate instrument calibration
Facilitate spacecraft integration
Facilitate full-system check-outs
Champion continuous improvement of testing methodologies
Champion continuous improvement of testing tools
Champion continuous improvement of testing best practices
Enhance overall efficiency
Enhance reliability in instrument development
Collaborate with subsystem engineers
Collaborate with subsystem analysts
Collaborate with instrument systems engineers
Collaborate with spacecraft systems engineers
Collaborate with AI&T teams
Collaborate with production teams
Collaborate with program managers
Communicate with subsystem engineers
Communicate with subsystem analysts
Communicate with instrument systems engineers
Communicate with spacecraft systems engineers
Communicate with AI&T teams
Communicate with production teams
Communicate with program managers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Subsystem engineers; Subsystem analysts; Systems engineers; AI&T teams; Production teams; Program managers
Communication Scope
Communication; Presentation; Organization
Full Job Description
About the role Muon seeks an Optical Engineer II to join our team in Mountain View, CA developing infrared remote sensing instruments. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer with a versatile skill set, comfortable diving into everything from precision optical metrology to rigorous environmental testing. In this role, you will drive the hands-on testing, characterization, and environmental qualification of critical optical, optomechanical, and moving mechanism subsystems. Previous experience designing test campaigns, developing ground support equipment, and integrating complex electro-optical systems in a fast-paced, small-team environment is preferred. This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our Mountain View, CA office three days per week. Responsibilities Drive optical, optomechanical, and moving mechanism component and subsystem test efforts including definition of test strategy and standards, creation of test procedures, test execution, post-processing/data analysis, and generation of test reports. Conduct functional, performance, and environmental testing (including vibration, thermal-vacuum/TVAC, and thermal stress) at both the subsystem and instrument levels. Develop and operate ground support equipment (GSE) and testbeds to facilitate instrument-level characterization, calibration, spacecraft integration, and full-system check-outs. Champion the continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices to enhance overall efficiency and reliability in instrument development. Collaborate and communicate effectively with subsystem engineers and analysts, instrument and spacecraft systems engineers, AI&T and production teams, program managers, and other stakeholders. Qualifications B.S., M.S., or Ph. D. in an engineering field, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with demonstrated experience with imaging systems and infrared remote sensing instruments. Basic soft
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